***DCMS: Unit 3: A New Nation

Front

What was the Major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

Back

It did not give the Federal Government enough power, so they could not accomplish anything

Front

Which Enlightened Thinker had a major impact on the creation of American with the concept of Separation of Power?

Back

Baron de Montesquieu

Front

What two Enlightened Thinker had a major impact on the creation of American concept of a Social Contract?

Back

John Locke and Thomas Hobbes

Front

In 1787 a group of poor farmers led by Daniel Shay (Shay’s Rebellion) worried they were going to lose their farms attacked the courthouse, what were they hoping to accomplish?

Back

With the courthouse shut down they could not take any of the farmers houses and land

Front

The initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to;

Back

Fix the problems with the Articles of Confederation and build a stronger central government

Front

Which delegate from South Carolina attended the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?

Back

Charles Pinckney

Front

What was the purpose of the Great Compromise?

Back

The House of Representative would be based on population while the Senate would include two senators from each state.

Front

Which of the following BIG IDEAS of the Constitution was created to prevent the Federal Government from being too powerful? Checks and Balances, Vice-President, Term limits for the President, The Electoral College

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

After South Carolina rewrote its State Constitution in 1778, which group held most of the political (legislative) power in the state?

Back

Low Country

Front

Why did people in South Carolina’s Lowcountry believe they deserved more representation and power in the state government?

Back

The Lowcountry paid more in taxes because of its many plantations.